Gov. Ned Lamont wants to create a mortgage assistance program and offer public college tuition waivers to police officers and firefighters with at least five years of service
Nine tires on seven marked vehicles were slashed or punctured outside a Strategic Response Group unit’s headquarters
Gov. Ron DeSantis granted the funds to cover a rapid buildup of equipment and detention capacity as part of the state’s participation in federal immigration enforcement operations
Trooper Bailey Martin was outside her cruiser when an SUV attempted to make a right turn at high speed; the driver missed the turn and crashed into Martin and her cruiser
Richard Dean Bird killed Christian County Deputy Gabriel Ramirez during a traffic stop; he later wounded more officers during a shootout and killed Deputy Michael Hislope
This year’s survey examines what officers experience during a patrol shift — from call load and backup availability to reporting time and proactive policing opportunities
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Leaders from the San Francisco Police Department and Fairfax County Police Department share how real time information centers, drones and data are transforming daily operations
Understand how grant funding can help you invest in technologies that improve security, compliance and officer productivity
Digitizing inspections and audits to improve readiness and reduce manual work
When your agency is first on scene, you are first on the survival clock
Practical strategies for leaders and recruiters to build staffing stability
How New Orleans aligns police, fire and EMS before, during and after major events — and what your agency can replicate immediately
Connect data, decisions and action across your agency
How critical leads get buried — and how to find them faster
What happens between the alert and the response — and why leadership decisions made early matter
What the data and the field reveal about where agencies lose candidates and how to keep them
From self-doubt to credibility tests, early-career challenges can define what comes next. This discussion explores how women navigate those pressures and build lasting career momentum
How automated reporting and synchronized dispatch and response can bridge staffing gaps and boost officer safety
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
What Aimpoint’s first selectable multi-reticle optic gets right – and where it stands out in real-world use
This milestone makes it the most integrated Drone as First Responder system in the world
Their maker, Visual Detection Systems, uses a novel plant-based formula to detect the deadly drug
How Laser Tech’s TruSpeed S Series brings LiDAR to more officers
WATCH NOW
From dynamic entries to crowd control, see how Pepperball’s BURST and VK-SBL PRO PLUS are transforming non-lethal tactics for law enforcement
OFF DUTY
Author and police veteran David Berez shares resiliency techniques officers can use to raise their baseline of mental and emotional strength
When it comes to exercise, supportive equipment is non-negotiable
Dive into a curated collection of must-read public safety books, from thrilling accounts and leadership lessons from the front lines, to read-aloud children’s favorites
Not only does playing the bagpipes relieve stress, it can also bring a much needed sense of purpose
Pack your gear, fire up that stove, and get ready to chow down like a king under the stars
Train smarter and stronger with these fitness tools
From painter’s tape to a post-project wash box, stock up on these DIY essentials
Our handy guide helps you make informed choices about cruise lengths, packing essentials and pre-cruise preparation
Show your pet’s public safety pride with these pet sweaters, tags and costumes
Prioritize your wellbeing to pave the way for sustained healthy living
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